Many businesses feel confident in their cybersecurity just because they have antivirus software or a firewall in place. But with cyberattacks becoming more advanced every day, basic protection alone is no longer enough. The reality is, most companies don't truly know how secure they are until it's too late.
So how can you be sure your business is protected? The answer is simple: you have to test it!
The Most Common Cybersecurity Misconceptions
"We have antivirus software, so we're covered."
Antivirus software is helpful, but it only defends against known threats. Hackers are constantly developing new techniques that can slip past traditional tools. Antivirus software doesn’t protect you from weak passwords, phishing emails, or misconfigured user permissions.
"Our IT team already handles this."
Even if you have a strong internal IT team or managed service provider, security should always be validated independently. No one can audit their own work without missing something. That's why cyber insurance companies and compliance frameworks often require third-party testing.
"We’ve never had a breach, so we must be secure."
Just because nothing has happened yet doesn’t mean you’re safe. Some breaches go unnoticed for months, and many small businesses never realize how exposed they were until after an attack. Waiting until something goes wrong is a costly way to find out your security wasn’t enough.
What Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning Can Reveal
At Allevia Technology, we offer third-party penetration testing and vulnerability scanning to give you a clear picture of your cybersecurity posture.
Penetration testing simulates a real-world cyberattack on your network to identify weaknesses. This could include gaps in firewall configurations, improperly stored passwords, or user accounts with more access than they should have.
Vulnerability scanning takes a closer look at your environment to uncover things like outdated software, reused passwords that may have been exposed in past breaches, and sensitive data that may not be stored securely.
Together, these services give you both a high-level overview and detailed insight into the areas that need improvement. They also help fulfill requirements for cyber insurance and industry compliance standards.
Don’t Assume Your Business is Secure—Test It!
Cybersecurity isn’t just about having protections in place—it’s about making sure they work. The only way to know if your defenses will hold up against real-world threats is to test them proactively.
📞 Contact Allevia Technology today to schedule your security assessment.
